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Chinese Motherwort Seeds

CA$5.95

An elegant, showy, fast-growing plant rooted in East Asian herbal tradition

Chinese Motherwort (Leonurus japonicus) is a tall, graceful showy annual or short-lived perennial traditionally cultivated in East Asian herbal medicine. With its toothed green leaves, pale undersides, and striking magenta-pink flowers arranged in whorls along upright stems, motherwort brings both beauty and presence to the garden.

Our own farm-grown Chinese Motherwort seeds (Leonurus japonicus) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 80+ seeds.

An elegant, showy, fast-growing plant rooted in East Asian herbal tradition

Chinese Motherwort (Leonurus japonicus) is a tall, graceful showy annual or short-lived perennial traditionally cultivated in East Asian herbal medicine. With its toothed green leaves, pale undersides, and striking magenta-pink flowers arranged in whorls along upright stems, motherwort brings both beauty and presence to the garden.

Our own farm-grown Chinese Motherwort seeds (Leonurus japonicus) are offered for organic growing. All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free, and GMO-free.

Each package contains 80+ seeds.

Why Grow Chinese Motherwort?
Chinese motherwort is valued for its rapid growth, striking showy form, and deep roots in traditional herbal practice. It is an important plant for apothecary gardens, pollinator plantings, and gardeners interested in East Asian herbal traditions. In addition to its cultural significance, motherwort is easy to grow, resilient, and attractive to beneficial insects.

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PLANT DETAILS

Common Names
Chinese Motherwort

Botanical Name

Leonurus japonicus

Plant Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Native Range
East Asia

Life Cycle
Annual/Short-lived perennial

Hardiness Zone
3-9

Habit
Showy and graceful. 4ft -6ft tall to 2.5ft wide. Leaves are toothed and pale below, flowers magenta-pink in whorls alternating up the stems.

Sun/Soil
Prefers full sun to partial shade. Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil but is adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions. Tolerant of both heat and cool weather once established.Germination/Sowing
Seeds can be started in flats indoors in spring.

Germination/Sowing
Seeds germinate readily when sown in spring. Lightly cover or surface sow and keep soil evenly moist until germination. Can also be direct sown once danger of frost has passed.

Growing/Care
Easy to grow and low maintenance. Plants grow quickly and may self-seed if flowers are left to mature. Pinching early growth can encourage a bushier habit.

Harvesting
The aerial parts are traditionally harvested when the plant is in flower. 

Culinary Uses
None known.

Medicinal Uses
Chinese motherwort has a long history of use in East Asian herbal traditions, particularly in formulas associated with circulatory balance and women’s reproductive health. Traditionally, it was valued as a calming and strengthening herb and was often included in postpartum and seasonal herbal preparations.

Motherwort has also been associated in traditional systems with supporting emotional steadiness and heart-centered resilience.

Themes
Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Drought Tolerant.